Pokémon Nanoblocks

Pokémon Nanoblocks (Japanese: ポケモン ナノブロックPokémon Nanoblock) are a set of micro-sized building block models produced by Kawada. The first models were released in Japan in 2013. In the United States, Pokémon Nanoblocks are distributed by Ohio Art Company and were first released on October 1, 2015. They are recommended for ages 12 and up.

20th Anniversary Edition

Nanoblock Mew

To commemorate 20 years of Pokémon, a special gray monochrome edition of the first series of Nanoblocks were released on March 4, 2016. The gray color is reminiscent of the original games, and the models come in a box with the original game art box art at the front. Each model comes with spare pieces which can be collected together and used to make a monotone model of Mew. The instructions for Mew can be downloaded on-line by inputting four passcodes obtained from each of the four models. The Mew model requires 88 pieces and has a difficulty of 2/5.

Character

Picture

Difficulty

Number of Pieces

Pikachu Monotone ピカチュウモノトーン

2/5

150 pieces

Hitokage Monotone ヒトカゲモノトーン

2/5

130 pieces

Fushigidane Monotone フシギダネモノトーン

2/5

140 pieces

Zenigame Monotone ゼニガメモノトーン

2/5

160 pieces

Other models

From November 23, 2017 to March 18, 2018, a translucent Pikachu model could be won by mailing in four barcodes from the Pokémon Nanoblock series.

An exclusive Machoke Nanoblock was available for purchase at Zozotown. The Machoke model has a difficulty of 2/5 and came packaged with Pikachu and Eevee Nanoblocks. These Pikachu and Eevee Nanoblocks have a slightly darker shade than the previous models. This set was released in March 2019.

A gray Pikachu Nanoblock was made for the Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT and Pokémon. It was released in November 2019.

Translucent Pikachu

Opened Poké Ball and Quick Ball

Zozotown Set

Thunderbolt Project by FRGMT & Pokémon

Mini Nanoblock Models

These are a set of mini Nanoblock models which are about half the size of the regular Pokémon Nanoblock models. Each model comes in a blind bag so that the model inside cannot be identified.

First series

Translucent Poké Ball

The first series was released in April 2017. Each model consists of 25 to 75 pieces. For a limited time, a translucent Poké Ball model was given out to customers who purchased the whole box containing all 12 models.

Pikachu

Charmander

Bulbasaur

Squirtle

Nidoran♂

Nidoran♀

Diglett

Cubone

Porygon

Magikarp

Poké Ball

Secret

Second series

Translucent Great Ball

The second series was released in July 22, 2017. Each model consists of 37 to 83 pieces. For a limited time, a translucent Great Ball model was given out to customers who purchased the whole box containing all 12 models.

Charizard

Caterpie

Rattata

Eevee

Doduo

Psyduck

Raichu

Mewtwo

Magnemite

Lapras

Great Ball

Secret

Third series

Translucent Ultra Ball

The third series was released in December 16, 2017. Each model consists of 34 to 88 pieces. For a limited time, a translucent Ultra Ball model was given out to customers who purchased the whole box containing all 12 models.

Blastoise

Venusaur

Weedle

Pidgey

Jolteon

Flareon

Vaporeon

Tentacool

Dratini

Bellsprout

Ultra Ball

Secret

Fourth series

The fourth series was first released in April 21, 2018. Each model consists of 81 to 121 pieces.

Gengar

Chansey

Snorlax

Zapdos

Articuno

Moltres

Fifth series

The fifth series was first released on September 29, 2018. Each model consists of 59 to 79 pieces.

Eevee

Flareon

Jolteon

Vaporeon

Espeon

Umbreon

Other models

From August 5 to October 31, 2017, a translucent mini Zapdos model (90 pieces) could be won by mailing in four barcodes from the mini Pokémon Nanoblock series.

From November 23, 2017 to March 18, 2018, translucent mini Moltres and Articuno models could be won by mailing in four barcodes from the mini Pokémon Nanoblock series.

A translucent mini Squirtle was available for a limited time for the overseas release of Pikachu DX Nanoblocks.

Mini Nanoblock Zapdos

Mini Nanoblock Moltres

Mini Nanoblock Articuno

Nanoblock+ Sets

Pokémon Nanoblock+ (Japanese: ナノブロック プラスNanoblock Plus) models use larger building blocks than the Nanoblock models. They are recommended for people ages 5 and up.

Character

Release date

Picture

Number of pieces

Notes

Mega Lizardon X's Secret Castle メガリザードンＸの秘密の城

November 29, 2014

379 pieces

Comes with the Mega Charizard X Moncollé figurine.Can be combined with other sets